MOT Status
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Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around suspension arms mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly.
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around suspension arms mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe suspension multi link arm mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Chip in windscreen.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Chip in windscreen.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge of tread.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge of tread.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner bead rim cracked. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items
covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items
covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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N96 OTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N96 OTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N96 OTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.
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